Grip in ready position

[Rackethead]

I have a semi-western forehand, and 2-handed backhand with continental lower (right hand) and semi-western upper (left hand) grip.

In the ready position, which is better?

1) semi-western right, hold racket by neck. This requires no change for the forehand grip, but a change in both hands for the backhand

2) continental right, hold racket by neck. this requires changing grip of the right hand on the forehand, and movig left hand from neck of racket to semi-western on backhand.

 

[jimiforpres]

It really doesn't matter. There is no "correct" grip. Whatever feels comfortable and gives you enough time to switch grips during the return. This should be a question of personal preference.

 

[Noelle]

I have the same grips, and in ready position I keep both hands in semi-western. For forehand, all I have to do is let go with my left hand. For backhand, I loosen my right hand enough to allow my left hand to turn the grip so my right hand goes into the continental grip.

 

[Rickson]

I use a mild semi-western for the ready position. I tilt the handle clockwise when I hit a backhand and turn further counterclockwise when I see a good topspin opportunity on the forehand side.

 

[Tennis Ball Hitter]

Never actually knew what I did until I actually paid attention to it.

I use continental ... I have my LH on the throat of the racquet.

If its a fast serve to the BH I just grip it in continental with a fist. If to the FH I have the same grip but open my hand up more and stretch my index finger up.

 

[TwistServe]

As a two hander I put my western grip on my right hand and my semi-western grip on my left hand. So when a ball comes to my forehand I'm already in forehand position. When the ball comes to my backhand, my lefthand is already in position. The takeback will then put my right hand in position (continental)